Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Without JL7)

Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Without JL7)

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).


Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column
* The intermediate shaft(s)
* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).

Note: The steering column is removed with the upper intermediate shaft attached.

2. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (without JL7) (Steering Column Replacement (without JL7)).





Note: Note the relationship of the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column in order to ensure proper installation.

3. Remove the upper intermediate shaft to steering column retaining bolt.
4. Remove the upper intermediate shaft from the steering column.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column as noted during removal.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the upper intermediate shaft to the steering column retaining bolt and tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).

Note: The steering column is installed with the upper intermediate steering shaft attached.

3. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (without JL7) (Steering Column Replacement (without JL7)).
4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).